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Nezami Ganjavi is the Renowned Iranian Poet
Nezami Ganjavi was a great Iranian poet of epic poetry who introduced a colloquial form of story writing in Persian literature and poetry Born in Ganjeh in the year 1141 CE, Jamal al-Din Abu Mohammad Ilyas bin Yusuf bin Zaki bin Mu’ayyad, popularly known as Nezami Ganjavi, was a great Iranian poet of epic poetry - originally from the Tafresh City - who introduced a colloquial form of story writing in the Persian literature and poetry. He is, thus, known as the pioneer of poetic story-writing. Like Ferdowsi and Sa’di, Nezami was not only able to create and perfect a special style and method of his own, but had an influence on Persian poets who came after him. Nezami had a wide range of knowledge of the common sciences of his time (such as literary sciences, astronomy, Islamic sciences, jurisprudence, theology, and Arabic language) and this feature can be clearly witnessed
Iranian short animation wins Oscar
The Iranian short animated movie “In the Shadow of the Cypress,” co-directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, won the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards, which was held on March 2 at the Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.
85 Iranian universities among the top universities in the world.
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) by international outlook 2025 has ranked 85 Iranian universities among the top universities in the world.
Interpretation of the Holy Quran on Radio Voice of Peace in Nigeria
In order to develop, expand and introduce pure Islamic ideas in the target community, especially in the Muslim community of Nigeria, the Cultural Consultation of the Embassy of our country in Nigeria has held a course on the interpretation of the Holy Quran based on the rich culture of Shiism and the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.).
Iran’s ranking improves in AI Readiness
According to the latest report by Oxford Insights index, which measures government readiness for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in public services, Iran ranks 91st among 188 countries, moving up three positions compared to 94th in 2023.
We are in the covenant
The funeral procession of martyred Hezbollah leaders Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine at Beirut’s Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium was an exemplary demonstration of people’s resolve and conviction to carry forward the torch of resistance.
Light and Waiting Competition in Ilorin, Nigeria
The Al-Qā’im Annual Quiz Competition, themed "Waiting for the Light", was successfully conducted to commemorate the birth of Imam Mahdi (AJFS). The competition was organized by Madinat-ul-'Ilm Academy Family and aimed at deepening students' knowledge of the life, status, and mission of Imam Mahdi (AJFS). It was open to secondary school students and capable primary 4+ pupils.
Holding a knowledge-enhancing course entitled Ethics, Unity, and Awareness of New Religious Resources
One of the fundamental pillars in the promotion of religion and the spread of Islamic knowledge is the role of religious missionaries, who always act as the custodians of religious teachings and society. Due to the increasing developments in various cultural, social, political, and scientific fields, it is necessary that missionaries are always up-to-date and aware of the latest religious topics. cultural and propaganda methods should be effective. In this regard, holding knowledge enhancement courses for religious missionaries is not only considered as a necessity but can also help to improve their scientific and skill level.
The133 Quranic clip was released
Welcome to our weekly programme "Path towards Enlightenment" in which we present you a fluent and easy-to-understand explanation of the ayahs of the holy Qur’an. We start from where we left you last Friday and here are ayahs 149 to 152 of Surah Saaffaat: